Gut Friendly Pineapple Cucumber Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing
Bright, juicy pineapple meets cool cucumber in a salad that feels like a reset button for your whole digestive system. The real star is the ginger-lime dressing — fresh grated ginger and a squeeze of lime bring a zingy, anti-inflammatory punch that pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of the fruit. Turmeric adds a warm golden hue and a gentle boost that gut-conscious eaters will appreciate, while the honey keeps the dressing balanced rather than sharp. Red onion and torn mint leaves layer in freshness and complexity without weighing anything down. Every ingredient here is whole, clean, and easy to recognize — no hidden additives or processed fillers to second-guess. A scatter of dry-roasted pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying crunch and a little extra nourishment if you want it. Toss it together right before serving and it's the kind of dish that disappears fast.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 3 cups fresh pineapple, cut into ¾-inch chunks
- 1 large english cucumber (about 12 oz), halved lengthwise and sliced ¼-inch thick
- ¼ cup red onion, very thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
For serving
- 2 tbsp dry-roasted pumpkin seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, grated ginger, honey, turmeric, salt, and cayenne, if using, until the dressing is smooth and uniform in color.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pineapple chunks, cucumber slices, and red onion.
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